BIKE AND RIDER TRANSPORT GUIDE - RIDE ACROSS BRITAIN 2022
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RIDE ACROSS BRITAIN 2022 BIKE AND RIDER TRANSPORT GUIDE Brought to you by:
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS DOOR TO DOOR BIKE SERVICE Home pick-up service 4 BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS Key Information 6 Drop-off hubs 7 Pick-up hubs 8 Pack your bike 9 FAQs 10 RIDER TRANSPORT Key Information 14 To Land’s End timetable 15 Family & Friends service 17 From John O’Groats timetable 18 From Inverness timetable 19 FAQs 20 EXTRA WEIGHT Key Information & Classic package 23 Plus package 24 CONTACT US 25 2
DOOR TO DOOR BIKE SERVICE Brought to you by:
DOOR TO DOOR BIKE SERVICE
HOME PICK-UP SERVICE
SERVICE
EBE can collect your bike from your chosen
address and transfer to Land’s End prior to the
event and / or return from John O’Groats after
the event.
Collections / drop offs will take place up to 14
days before and after the event. Notification of
the date and time will be advised no later than
5/6 weeks prior to the event. Bikes will need to
be prepared as per the instructions on page 9.
EBE are unable to transfer bike boxes / bags
or luggage on this service.
Only available in mainland England and Wales,
subject to availability.
COST
SERVICE PRICE
Return Bike Transfer
(packaged as per our £199
instructions)
One-way Bike Transfer
(packaged as per our £148
instructions)
BOOK
• Visit EBE’s website here to book
• Bookings will close 8th August 2022
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BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS Brought to you by:
BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
KEY INFORMATION
SERVICE COST
Drop your bike off at one of our regional Hubs Please see pricing schedule below:
for EBE to deliver to the Start at Land’s End.
They can then deliver your bike back to the SERVICE PRICE
Hub after the Ride. This is available return or
one-way. Hub – Return Bike Transfer
£163
(packaged as per our instructions)
Hub - Return Bike Bags and
BOOK
Boxes Transfer (packaged in
• Visit EBE’s website here OWN bike box / bag) £230
• Bookings will close 8th August 2022. (Includes carriage of empty bike
box / bag from LE to JOG)
CANCELLATIONS Hub - One Way Bike Transfer
£126
• The refund policy will be applied at the (packaged as per our instructions)
point from which written notification is Hub – One Way Bike Bags and
received by EBE prior to the start of the
Ride. Boxes Transfer (packaged in
OWN bike box / bag) £177
• Please note, name changes are not
(Includes carriage of empty bike
permitted.
box / bag from LE to JOG)
• Refund policy applies as below*:
Bike Box / Bike Bag Transport
NOTICE PERIOD REFUND AMOUNT from LE to JOG (if making your £36
150-365 days 75% of total amount own way with bike to the Ride)
120-149 days 50% of total amount
Above prices are per person and include VAT.
80-119 days 25% of total amount
0-79 days NIL
*If RAB 2022 Is cancelled then all monies will
be refunded (less card charges).
6BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
DROP-OFF HUBS
DATE DROP OFF HUB LOCATION FROM TO
Inverness – IHG Hotel IHG Hotel 08:30 09:00
Sat 3rd Stirling, Stirling Services (M9/M80) One Side Only 12:00 12:30
Edinburgh, Musselburgh Services (A1) One Side Only 13:45 14:15
Newcastle, Washington Services (A1M) Southbound 17:15 17:45
Sun 4th Manchester, Birch Services (M62) Eastbound 15:30 16:15
Sept Leeds, Skelton Lake Services (M1) One Side Only 17:30 18:15
Wed 7th Central London, Powerleague, Shoreditch Car Park 12:30 18:15
Sep East London, Thurrock Services (M25) One Side Only 19:45 20:15
North London, South Mimms Services(M25/A1M) One Side Only 07:30 08:30
Cambridge, Cambridge Services (A14) One Side Only 08:30 09:15
Newbury, Chieveley Services (M4) One Side Only 10:15 11:15
South West London, Cobham Services (M25) One Side Only 11:45 14:00
Thurs 8th
Bristol Gordano Services (M5) One Side Only 13:00 13:
Sep
Nottingham, Trowell Services (M1) Southbound 14:00 14:30
Taunton, Taunton Deane Services (M5) Southbound 15:00 15:
Southampton, Rownhams Services (M27) Westbound 15:45 16:15
Birmingham, Hopwood Park Services (M42) One Side Only 15:45 16:30
7BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
PICK-UP HUBS
DATE PICK UP HUB LOCATION FROM TO
Inverness – IHG Hotel IHG Hotel 08:30 08:45
Stirling, Stirling Services (M9/M80) One Side Only 12:00 12:30
Mon 19th Edinburgh, Musselburgh Services (A1) One Side Only 14:00 14:30
Sept Manchester, Birch Services (M62) Eastbound 17:00 17:45
Newcastle, Washington Services (A1M) Southbound 17:30 17:45
Leeds, Skelton Lake Services (M1) One Side Only 18:30 19:00
Tues 20th Newbury, Chieveley Services (M4) One Side Only 10:00 10:45
Sept Southampton, Rownhams Services (M27) Westbound 12:15 12:45
Cambridge, Cambridge Services (A14) One Side Only 09:00 10:00
East London, Thurrock Services (M25) One Side Only 11:45 12:15
Thurs
22nd North London, South Mimms Services
One Side Only 13:30 14:30
(M25/A1M)
South West London, Cobham Services (M25) One Side Only 16:15 19:00
Fri 23rd
Central London, Powerleague, Shoreditch Car Park 12:30 18:15
Nottingham, Trowell Services Southbound 10:00 10:45
Tues 27th Birmingham, Hopwood Park Services (M42) One Side Only 12:00 12:45
Taunton, Taunton Deane Services (M5) Southbound 15:15 15:45
Bristol, Gordano Services (M5) One Side Only 17:00 17:45
8BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
PACK YOUR BIKE
HOW TO PACK YOUR BIKE approximately 3 weeks before the Ride, in
plenty of time for your bike transport!
• Turn handlebars to the left by releasing
two bolts (one each side of handlebar • The wheels don’t need to be removed.
stem). Turn to left and retighten. • We prefer it if you do not lock your bike
• Ideally, we would prefer that you also lower whilst it is in transit, as the bike lock could
your handlebars and saddle to the lowest add potential for
setting where possible. bike damage.
• Remove pedals (unscrew clockwise for left • Please ensure your handlebars and pedals
pedal and anti clockwise for right pedal). are retightened before use after transit.
You will need to carry your pedals • Your bike will need to be prepared as
separately in your overnight bag that you outlined. European Bike Express cannot
bring with you to the Ride. accept responsibility for damage to
• Lag framework using pip lagging as framework that has not been lagged in
detailed in diagram (may need tape to accordance with their instructions.
secure). • Please ensure that your handlebars have
• Add your bike number to the front of your been re-tightened before use after transit.
bike using the provided cable ties (you will
receive this bike number and cable ties
9BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
FAQS
PACKING YOUR BIKE BIKE BOXES / BAGS
How should I pack up my bike? Can I use a bike bag, or a bike box?
• Your bike will need to be prepared as per • You do have the option to use your own
the diagram on page 9. European Bike bike bag or a bike box, however pipe
Express cannot accept responsibility for lagging is advised due to the specialised
damage to framework that has not been loading system used by EBE within the
lagged in accordance with their vehicles.
instructions. • If you do use your own bike bag/bike box,
• Your bike will then be placed into the you will need to pay an additional fee when
vehicle in a specialised loading system booking, to cover the transport of the
ensuring that your bike is secure and not in bag/box from Land’s End (LE) to John
any position to touch another bike on the O’Groats (JOG). Bike bags and bike boxes
vehicle during transit, thus eliminating any will be transported direct from LE to JOG
damage. and therefore will not be accessible during
• Please ensure that your handlebars have the Ride at any point (you cannot use
been re-tightened before use after transit. these for additional luggage space during
the Ride).
How do I mark up my bike with ID before I
drop it off? If I am transporting my own bike down to
Land’s End (LE) and back from John
• Approximately 3 weeks ahead of the ride O’Groats (JOG), are you able to transport
you will be sent a bike number with cable my bike bag/bike box for me from LE to
ties (relevant to the colour zone that you JOG while I’m cycling?
will be allocated to) with instructions of how
to securely attach this to your bike for • Yes. You can book transportation of a bike
transport and for the Ride. bag or bike box even if you are not using
the bike transport. This will then be
• If you have selected to use a bike bag/ transported up to JOG for you, so you can
bike box, you will also receive a label/ re-pack your bike at the end of the ride.
sticker to use on the outside to ensure
your package is clearly identified. Please • Bike bags and bike boxes will be
make sure that your address is up to date transported direct from LE to JOG and
on your registration with Threshold Sports therefore will not be accessible during the
as this is where your labelling will be Ride at any point. (You cannot use these
delivered. for additional luggage space during the
Ride). The charge for transportation of
your bike bag / bike box is £36.
10BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
FAQS
BIKE DROP-OFF / PICK-UP you will be allocated to before the ride). Please
ensure that your handlebars and pedals are
What happens if I cannot make the
retightened before use after transit.
allocated time slot or I’m running late?
• The time slots at each drop-off/pick-up
point are fixed and cannot be stretched. Where do I drop off my bike box/bike bag or
pipe lagging in Land’s End to be
• All the vehicles are running to a schedule
transported to JOG?
and will need to leave at the allocated
times. • The RAB trucks will be located in the
Land’s End Car Park adjacent to the
• If you are struggling to find a time that suits
basecamp between 17:15 – 19:30. It will
you, please contact the European Bike
be clearly signposted from the basecamp
Express office Monday – Friday on 01430
for you to drop off your bike box/bike bag.
422111 between 10:00-16:00 or 07922
698025 outside of these hours. • Please ensure that your bike bag/bike box
is booked onto the service otherwise we
How will I recognise the RAB vehicles at my
will not be able to transport it for you. You
chosen drop-off/ pick-up point?
will need to sign this over to EBE at the
All vehicles will be branded with the RAB logo. truck at basecamp.
Who should I contact if there is no one at • We will transport all pipe lagging ready for
the drop-off/pick-up point? you to pack up your bike in JOG, however,
Contact the European Bike Express office please note that you are not likely to get
Monday – Friday on 01430 422111 between the same pipe lagging back. Please place
10:00-16:00 or 07922 698025 outside of these them in the bins provided.
hours.
IN JOHN O’GROATS
IN LAND’S END Where do I drop off my bike in John
What time will my bike arrive in Land’s O’Groats?
End? The trucks will be located in an area close to
Your bike will arrive on the morning of Friday the finish and will be clearly signposted.
9th September 2022. You can start to pack your bike from 13:15 and
hand it over from 13:30.
How will I find my bike once in Land’s End?
You will be able to easily locate your bike in the
secure RAB bike storage area at the Land’s
End base camp. Your bike will be clearly
labelled and will be in a coloured zone (which
11BIKE TRANSPORT: HUBS
FAQS
INSURANCE
Is my bike insured whilst it’s being
transported?
• Whilst in EBE’s care, your bike is insured
up to a value of £1500 for damage or theft
whilst in transit and on European Bike
Express vehicles.
• If the value of your bike exceeds this
amount, extra insurance will be required
and we fully recommend that you take out
personal bike insurance for RAB.
12RIDER TRANSPORT Brought to you by:
RIDER TRANSPORT
KEY INFORMATION
SERVICE COST
Take the stress out of getting yourself and your Please see individual journey prices on
luggage to and from the Ride with EBE’s coach timetable, prices are shown per person and
services. include luggage (as well as any additional
weight purchased).
BOOK
• Visit EBE’s website here to book.
• Bookings will close 8th August 2022.
CANCELLATIONS
• The refund policy applies from when
written notification is received by EBE prior
to the start of the Ride.
• Please note, name changes are not
permitted.
• Refund policy applies as below*:
NOTICE PERIOD REFUND AMOUNT
150-365 days 75% of total amount
120-149 days 50% of total amount
80-119 days 25% of total amount
0-79 days NIL
*If RAB 2022 Is cancelled then all monies will
be refunded (less card charges).
14RIDER TRANSPORT
TO LAND’S END TIMETABLE
TO LAND’S END: 8TH SEPTEMBER (VIA BRISTOL OVERNIGHT)
DEPARTURE: ARRIVAL: RIDER
FROM
8TH SEPT 9TH SEPT FARE
Leeds, Skelton Lake Services 12:45 13:55 £99
Sheffield, Woodall Services (Southbound) 13:30 13:55 £96
Nottingham, Trowell Services (Southbound) 14:30 13:55 £92
Birmingham, Hopwood Park Services 16:30 13:55 £88
Please note: The above transfers do not include the overnight hotel. The coach will be stopping
overnight at Gordano Services on M5 J19 at Bristol where there is a Ramada Hotel. You can
book the hotel separately – Ramada Bristol West.
15RIDER TRANSPORT
TO LAND’S END TIMETABLE
TO LAND’S END: 9TH SEPTEMBER
DEPARTURE: ARRIVAL: RIDER
FROM
9TH SEPT 9TH SEPT FARE
Bristol (Opposite Temple Meads Train Station) 07:15 13:55 £70
Bristol Gordano Services 08:00 13:55 £70
London (Novotel Hotel), 1 Shortlands,
08:00 15:30 £76
Hammersmith
Taunton, Taunton Deane Services (Southbound) 08:50 13:55 £63
Reading Services (Westbound) 09:10 15:30 £73
Newbury, Chieveley Services 09:40 15:30 £73
Exeter Airport 10:10 13:55 £55
Bristol Gordano Services 10:50 15:30 £70
Newquay Airport 12:30 14:10 £43
Exeter Services 12:40 15:30 £55
Penzance Train Station 13:30 13:55 £16
Penzance Train Station 14:50 15:15 £16
Penzance Train Station 15:30 15:55 £16
Penzance Train Station 16:15 16:40 £16
Newquay Airport 16:40 18:00 £43
Penzance Train Station 17:30 17:55 £16
16RIDER TRANSPORT
FAMILY & FRIENDS SERVICE
TO JOHN O’GROATS: 18TH SEPTEMBER
DEPARTURE: ARRIVAL:
FROM FARE
18TH SEPT 18TH SEPT
Inverness IHG Hotel 08:00 11:00 £54
Please note: This service is for family and friends to travel to the finish line.
Friends and family can book onto any return service from JOG with the rider
To book please click HERE.
17RIDER TRANSPORT
FROM JOHN O’GROATS
TIMETABLE
FROM JOHN O’GROATS: 18TH SEPTEMBER
DEPARTURE: ARRIVAL: RIDER
TO
18TH SEPT 18TH SEPT FARE
Inverness Train Station/Airport 15:30 18:30/19:00 £54
Inverness Train Station 15:55 18:55 £54
Inverness Train Station / Inverness IHG Hotel** 16:20 19:20/19:35 £54
Inverness Train Station 16:45 19:45 £54
Wick Centre 16:50 17:20 £16
Inverness Train Station/Airport 17:10 20:10/ 20:40 £54
Inverness Train Station 17:35 20:35 £54
Inverness IHG Hotel** 18:00 21:00 £54
Inverness Train Station / Inverness IHG Hotel 18:25 21:25/21:40 £54
Inverness Train Station 18:50 21:50 £54
Inverness IHG Hotel** 19:30 22:30 £54
**The overnight accommodation at Inverness IHG Hotel needs to be booked directly with the
hotel. Please see information on the RAB Rider Platform.
Please note, we operate a standby system at JOG, so if you miss your booked departure
don’t worry, we will allocate you on the next available service.
18RIDER TRANSPORT
FROM INVERNESS TIMETABLE
FROM INVERNESS IHG HOTEL: 19TH SEPTEMBER
DEPARTURE: ARRIVAL: RIDER
TO
19TH SEPT 19TH SEPT FARE
Stirling, (Stirling Services) 08:45 12:00 £54.00
Glasgow, Bothwell Services (M74 South) 08:45 13:00 £59.00
Manchester, Birch Services (M62 East) 08:45 17:00 £79:00
Leeds, (Skelton Lake Services) 08:45 18:30 £79.00
Sheffield, (Woodall Services – Southbound) 08:45 19:30 £83.00
Nottingham (Trowell Services – Southbound) 08:45 20:00 £85.00
Leicester, (Leicester Forest Services –
08:45 20:30 £88.00
Southbound)
Milton Keynes, (Newport Pagnell Services
08:45 21:30 £95.00
Southbound)
London Edgware, (London Gateway Services) 08:45 22:20 £102.00
Central London, (King’s Cross) 08:45 22:45 £102.00
19RIDER TRANSPORT
FAQS
GENERAL • Exeter Airport: the coach will be found as
you exit the terminal on the forecourt
Who should I contact if I am running late?
• Exeter Services: Coach Park
The vehicles run to a schedule and need to
leave at the allotted times. However, if you • Newquay Airport: the coach will be found
cannot make the arranged times contact the as you exit the terminal on the forecourt
European Bike Express office on +44 (0) 1430 • Penzance: the coach will be found at the
422111 Monday – Friday between 10:00-16:00 end of the main Bus Terminal, next to the
or 07922 698025 outside of these hours. railway station
How will I recognise which coach is the What happens if I am late for the JOG
RAB coach? service I have booked?
It will have the RAB logo in the front • Riders must be at their coach 15 minutes
windscreen. prior to departure, otherwise their seat will
be offered to people who have finished the
Ride early / later than their booked journey.
Will the coach drop us at the RAB base
camp in Land’s End? • In John O’Groats, you will be put on
standby for the available next service.
Yes.
Will there be any refreshments
Where will the coach be located at the
served/available?
Hubs?
For all transfers only journey times of more
• Sheffield Woodall Services: Southbound
than 3½ hours will there be a 45-minute
Coach Park
refreshment break. Refreshments will not be
• Nottingham Towell Services: Southbound available on board, but you’re welcome to
Coach Park bring your own snacks. No alcohol will be
• Leicester Forest Services: Southbound permitted.
Coach Park
• Milton Keynes (Newport Pagnell): Will there be a DVD shown during the
Southbound Coach Services journey?
• London Hammersmith Novotel Hotel: Hotel DVDs will be shown on all journeys, except for
Coach Park Wick and Penzance transfers.
• Reading Services: Westbound Coach Park
• Newbury Chieveley Services: Coach Park Where will the coach leave from John
• Bristol: opposite Temple Meads Train O’Groats?
Station, the coach will be found opposite The coach will depart from the RAB finish at
the Station (outside the Sidings) BS1 6PL John O’Groats. The exact departure point will
• Bristol Gordano Services: Coach Park be clearly signposted.
• Taunton Deane Services Southbound: the
coach will be found in the Coach Park
20RIDER TRANSPORT FAQS BIKES Can I take my bike on the coach? No bikes will be allowed on the coach, as all riders are recommended to use the RAB bike transfer service. Bikes significantly reduce the capacity of the coaches and will not be allowed on board. Does the price include luggage? Yes, the per person price includes luggage. How much luggage can I take on the coach? • Classic package: ONE item of luggage, 90L bag, max weight of 16kg per person. • Plus package: TWO items of luggage, 90L bag & 5kg hand luggage, max weight of 21kg per person. • Luggage will be refused if in excess of this unless you have purchased Extra Weight. Please see page 19 for more information on Extra Weight. FRIENDS & FAMILY Can my friend/family member also book a seat on the coach? • Yes. Available to all if travelling from Inverness to John O’Groats on the morning of Sunday 18th September. • If you wish to return with a family member/friend on the same coach, please book your seat at the same time to guarantee travelling together. 21
EXTRA WEIGHT Brought to you by:
EXTRA WEIGHT
KEY INFORMATION
SERVICE • If you are using EBE transport, you will not
be able to load your mat and sleeping bag
If you wish to squeeze in a few more luxuries,
onto the coach with your luggage. If they
you can purchase up to an extra 10kg in
do not fit inside your luggage, you must
weight. Extra weight is for the daily transfers
take them onto the coach with you.
during the event.
COST
Please see costs below for the Classic and
Plus packages.
BOOKING INFORMATION
• Visit EBE’s website here to book.
• Bookings will close 8th August 2022.
CLASSIC PACKAGE
Included in your package is ONE 90L piece of
luggage, which must not exceed 16kg in
weight. Please see below for prices to
purchase additional weight, including
maximum bag sizes.
Our recommendation:
• Your camping mat and sleeping bag must
fit inside your luggage and cannot be
attached to the outside.
CLASSIC PACKAGE
Total weight of Main luggage Hand luggage
Cost
luggage Weight Size Weight
16kg 16kg 90l - Included
21kg 21kg* 120l - £25
26kg 21kg* 120l 5kg £50
*The 120L bag must not exceed 21kg, therefore your hand luggage will need to accommodate the
extra weight.
23EXTRA WEIGHT
KEY INFORMATION
PLUS PACKAGE
Included in your package is ONE 90L piece of
luggage, which must not exceed 16kg in
weight and ONE 5kg day bag. Please see
below for prices to purchase additional weight,
including maximum bag sizes.
BOOKING INFORMATION
• Visit EBE’s website here to book.
• Bookings will close 8th August 2022.
Our recommendation:
• Your sleeping bag must fit inside your
luggage and cannot be attached to the
outside.
• If you are using EBE transport, you will not
be able to load your sleeping bag onto the
coach with your luggage. If it does not fit
inside your luggage, you must take it onto
the coach with you.
PLUS PACKAGE
Total weight of Main luggage Hand luggage*
Cost
luggage Weight Size Weight
21kg 16kg 90l 5kg Included
26kg 21kg* 120l 5kg £25
31kg 21kg* 120l 10kg £50
*The 120L bag must not exceed 21kg, therefore your hand luggage will need to accommodate the
extra weight.
24ANY MORE QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EBE DIRECTLY ON: Tel: 01430 422111 between 10:00-16:00, Monday to Friday Email: info@bike-express.co.uk Booking website: Here Join the Community Make sure to also join us on the Ride Across Britain Facebook Forum to meet other participants and swap advice and training tips. Follow us on social media Follow us on our social media channels to see the latest tips from Ride Across Britain ambassadors, hear inspirational stories and get the latest news ahead of your event. • Facebook • Instagram 25
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